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The staff at JBL are big fans of the website 3DJoes.com. (Let’s not forget its sister site Vintage3DJoes.com!)
Running a website is a labor of love and, for the most part, it’s a strictly not-for-profit endeavor. All of those costs that go into keeping a site up and running are typically absorbed by the site owner unless he or she happens to generate some ad revenue. Or, if you’re very very clever like Carson Mataxis, you can sell some truly AWESOME posters to help offset the costs.

Unfortunately, to produce such high quality posters also costs money– which is where the 3DJoes.com Kickstarter comes in. Here’s the announcement from Carson:

For two years I’ve been building 3DJoes.com, the ultimate G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero archive! 3DJoes is the only interactive, three dimensional museum of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero nostalgia. Best of all, it’s ad-free.

To help pay for the site, I’ve created three awesome posters (check them out here). I’ve taken a HUGE gamble each time I’ve printed one of these posters. The last couple posters have gone on a credit card and they have each taken over four months to break even. I simply cannot put another poster on credit, but that won’t stop me!

I’m ready to make three more, and I need your help! Each poster costs $3,000 to produce. SO, I’ve set the goal at $3,300 (to cover Amazon and KS fees) and hope to at least produce one of the following posters. If we hit the first stretch goal ($6,600), we’ll make two, and if we hit the second stretch goal ($9,900), we’ll make all three!

As always, I’m impressed with the level of detail that Carson puts into restoring each image to optimum quality. If you’ve seen his previous work, you’ll know that the final product is the best possible version of each piece of art. Now, imagine that level of meticulous detail applied to the vehicle artwork, or the 1986 – 1987 Joes, or even smaller pieces like post cards of the “To The Rescue” or “Yo Joe!” posters. Or, if artwork isn’t necessarily your cup-o-Joe you can walk away with a fantastic embroidered hat– just for supporting a truly terrific fan resource.

Even better– top-tier supporters can walk away with some of their items autographed by two of the minds behind the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero era — Larry Hama and Kirk Bozigian!

With 42 days to go, the project already has 42 backers and has raised $2,816.00 of its modest $3,300.00 goal. Let’s push that over the top and ensure that 3DJoes.com can keep on spinning! The deadline to contribute is September 3, 2014 at 8:01pm CST.

Show what support you can and let ’em know that the fan community supports 3DJoes.com!

If you’ve spent any time on a social network lately you’re most likely familiar with the “Which character are you?” Zimbio quiz. These “highly scientific” and “carefully formulated” exercises are designed to give an accurate assessment of the quiz-taker’s personality– helping them to gain true insight into who they really are.

Or, they could just be a lot of fun. I’ve taken it twice and have ended up with Joes both times although many of my Facebook friends are coming up “Zartan.” Still no Gung-Ho, however…

No, Captain America hasn’t been rolled into the G.I. Joe brand– but today is the release date for one of the best and most fun super hero movies I’ve seen in a good long while. Captain America: First Avenger drops into stores today in both DVD and BLU-Ray versions. If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned comic movie where the hero is an example to all, this is the film for you.

Plus, the figure line is practically in scale with the new Joes! Who doesn’t want to see Cap leading a group of Steel Brigade troopers through a door to bust some Cobra heads?

Action-Packed Adventure Debuts October 25, 2011 in a 3-Disc Set Featuring

Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray and DVD, and in a 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Over an Hour of Exciting Bonus Material, Including an Exclusive Look into Marvel’s The Avengers

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (September 21, 2011) – Marvel Studios and
Paramount Pictures introduce the latest addition to the incomparable Marvel Super Hero team with CAPTAIN AMERICA: The First Avenger, ready for action on high definition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD October 25, 2011. Called “the best superhero movie ever” (Brian Erdy, CBS-TV), the thrill-packed adventure is a blockbuster hit with audiences worldwide, earning over $350 million at the Global Box Office. When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world’s greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull. Loaded with fantastic action, stunning visual effects and an awe-inspiring hero imbued with courage, humanity and an unbreakable spirit, CAPTAIN AMERICA: The First Avenger transports viewers into a world of daring exploits and excitement. Starring Chris Evans in the title role, the film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Academy Award®-winner Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving as Marvel’s Ultimate Villain, Red Skull, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke and Stanley Tucci.

The CAPTAIN AMERICA: The First Avenger three-disc set includes the film on
Blu-ray in high-definition 3D and in high definition 2D, as well as on standard definition DVD with a digital copy. The two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes a high definition presentation of the film, plus a standard definition presentation with a digital copy. Both sets boast over an hour of behind-the-scenes bonus material including an original Marvel short film, an exclusive sneak peek into the ultimate Super Hero team, Marvel’s The Avengers, six featurettes that go behind-the-scenes of the filmmaking process, deleted scenes and much more.

HelaViper, the twisted genius behind the life-size SNAKE armor and many impressive costumes seen at recent Joe Cons is back with his latest offering… a life size paired Ally Viper shield and helmet combo!

After a self-imposed hiatus (two babies 16 months apart ;)) I’ve headed back to the workshop!

Ready for pre-order now, I will have a limited supply of these combo’s at the con, so pick-up one at the show for the show price of $350.00!

Because of continued requests, this handcrafted, wearable helmet is now available with the shield.

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Just a head’s up for everyone because there are a lot of things coming up in the next few days:

Sunday November 1st: Daylight Savings Time ends, so remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. It’s also a good time to change out the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Sunday is the deadline to have your questions submitted for the next round of “Ask Hasbro”.

Sunday is also the day the TRU Toy Book comes out with some Joe goodness on sale.

Monday will be the submission day for the above mentioned questions.

Tueday—now what is it that is supposed to happen on Tuesday……………? Oh wait isn’t there supposed to be some new DVDs coming out that day like maybe Resolute and Rise of Cobra?

Entertainment Earth has put up classic ARAH styled Wacky Wobblers up for pre-order. Included in this wave are Helmeted Cobra Commander, Destro, Duke, and Gung Ho. Check them, and the RoC inspired ones, here:

I love a good science/technology article and so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this piece on CNN.com today.

Eric Giller, CEO of WiTricity, claims that wireless transfer of electricity will be commercially available within a year. Wireless electricity may free portable devices such as laptops and phone from power cord chargers, changing forever how these devices are used.

“Five years from now, this will seem completely normal,” he said.

“The biggest effect of wireless power is attacking that huge energy wasting that goes on where people buy disposable batteries.”

All I’m saying is that someone should check the Himalayas now for a field of giant spores and some blue-skinned humanoids.